JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 October 2025-23:59-GMT+05:45 Nepal Time (Kathmandu)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP”s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme has been working in Nepal since 1963, supporting the Government to improve food security, nutrition, as well as emergency preparedness and response and to graduate from least developed country to a lower middle-income status by 2026.

Since 1 January 2024, WFP has been implementing its Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) with four strategic outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Affected and at-risk populations in Nepal meet their food, nutrition and other essential needs before, during and after shocks and other stressors.
• Outcome 2: School-age children and adolescents and nutritionally deprived groups in Nepal have improved education and nutrition outcomes and greater access to affordable, nutritious and safe diets, including through social protection programmes, by 2028.
• Outcome 3: Smallholder farmers and climate vulnerable populations in Nepal benefit from climate-resilient and equitable food systems, sustainable livelihoods and climate-proof assets and services by 2028.
• Outcome 4: Communities vulnerable to and affected by crises in Nepal benefit from improved common services and enhanced capacities of the Government and humanitarian and development actors by 2028.

TERMS AND CONDITION

Position Title: Communications Associate

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)
Level: SC L6

Contract Duration: 12 months from EOD

Duty Station: Kathmandu

Date of Publication: 08.10.2025
Deadline of Application: 26.10.2025
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus CIGNA health insurance

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Partnerships, Communications and Reporting Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks;

Perform specialized communications processes and activities, to support staff in the development, preparation, execution and dissemination of campaigns for target audiences.

Conduct research, suggest ideas, and provide coordination support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of video/film, photographic and radio projects. Manage the storage and distribution of audio/visual materials in accordance with relevant policies.

Support in generating donor specific visibility content including, text, photos, videos and audio for use across a range of integrated online platforms, ensuring consistency with corporate messages as well as with donor conditions and established visibility and communications strategy.

Serve as an information focal point, support and/or coordinate media coverage of events to optimize publicity of WFP’s activities.

Organize and execute special events, working closely with colleagues, external partners and media, to ensure events are effectively scheduled, publicized and attended.

Monitor traditional and social media, and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.

Under guidance, prepare content for use on traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages.

Distribute and promote communications guidelines for WFP staff to refer to when creating content.

Manage updates and further develop internal records and databases, ensuring information is accurate, organized and available for others to access.

Respond to specialized queries and requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.

Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to provide an aligned, coherent service, and to identify opportunities to collaborate/integrate processes and activities.

Implement improvements to communications methods and practices, to contribute to a better flow of information about WFP’s work to the media and stakeholders.

Any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area and university degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development or any other related field is desirable.

Experience:

• Six years of relevant work experience in Communications.
• Has demonstrated a strong grasp of organizational communication strategies and practices, along with a clear awareness of the broader socio-political environment influencing the organization”s operations, as evidenced through daily responsibilities.
• Has experience in content creation and social media management like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook etc.
• Has provided ad-hoc guidance to new staff members.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proactiveness, good collaboration, interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others) and visual story telling formats.
• Familiarity with tools for graphic design and video editing like Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Final Cut Pro etc.
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.

Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali languages. Working

knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements